Man of Mystery sought by justice in Mer Rouge murders
A. C. Buzey once wealthy Klansman and oil fortune holder vanished from Atlanta federal prison. U.S. Department of Justice launches nationwide dragnet from Atlanta to Birmingham with orders to halt his possible escape to Mexico. Buzey claimed inside knowledge of the Mer Rouge hooded mob murders and warned of further sensational details.
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Atlanta
Mer Rotge
A. C. Buzey
Buzey
Met Rouge
Department of Justice
Birmingham
Ala
Mexico
Marshall
Texas
Round Table
Ku Klux Klan
Kuzey
Sbuzey
EF. Y. Clarke
Imperial Klan
Henry J. Norton
Cyclops
Lathrop Bad Man Is Jailed Again
Lute Norman, described as a colored bad man of Lathrop, is jailed in the county jail after being brought to Athens by Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Cady. Citizens feared a clash with Mayles, another colored man, over Norman's alleged attentions to Mayles' wife. charges were expected to be filed the next day.
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Lute Norman
Lathrop
Lute
Athens
McKinley
Cady
Norman
Mayles
Man Pleads Guilty in Child Support Case
A. C. Minear, brought in from Zanesville by Constable FE Mariner, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig to failure to provide for his child. Nevada Minear, his wife, filed the charge. He received a suspended $10 fine and arrangements to pay over $40 in costs.
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A. C. Minear
Zanesville
FE. C. Mariner
Nevada Minear
Vincinity
Helwig
Presbyterian contributions rise in Ohio Synod report
A report by Rev R E Pugh shows benevolent gifts from the 650 member Presbyterian congregation in Ohio exceeded the previous year by more than 35000 dollars. The findings detail annual charitable offerings in the Synod of Ohio and reflect increasing support from local church members.
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Columbus
Presbyterian
Ohio
R. E. Pugh
Mission
Ant
Synod of
Martins Return Prediction for Athens Spring Arrival
Local observers note house martins are due to arrive in April, with a resident observing birds for 15 years reporting arrivals on the eighth or ninth of April. The report cautions residents to prepare their boxes ready for the birds this season.
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Martin Box
Swallow
South America
Athens
Wage System Stirs Coal Industry Turmoil Says Institute
Washington report from the Institute of Economics cites structural flaws in coal wage fixing as the main cause of current instability. It argues that resource quality, law, industry structure, and the wage system create persistent trouble, with freight differentials and seam thickness differences shaping unequal pay. The study, by Isador Lubin, warns the present system risks wrecking the industry without drastic reform.
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Washington
Institute of Economics
Miners’ Union
United Mine Workers of America
Jury 15 Deep In Probe Of Prohibition Enforcement
Judge Frank C. Phillips urges the Cuyahoga county grand jury to investigate justices courts and mayors courts tied to enforcing state dry laws. He accuses officials of dishonesty and bootlegger gains, calls for warrants scrutiny, and cites extortion larceny assault and bribery under enforcement. Prosecutor Stanton plans to present substantial evidence in secret session with many indictments anticipated.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Frank C. Phillips
Common Pleas Court
Cuyahoga County Grand Jury
Phillips
Edward G. Stanton
Governor Donahey Defends Honest Law Enforcement
Governor Donahey responded to charges of corruption by a Royal town township justice of the peace in Cuyahoga county. He urged furnishing evidence to warrant action and said he would fix a date to bring the justice and court officers to trial. Senator George H. Bender had complained after a raid on the home of his mother-in-law by Royaltown township officials.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donahey
Royaltown Township
Cuyahoga County
George H. Besider
Cleveland
Bender
Justice of the Peace
Lorain High Grads Open Lake Erie Bathing Season
Lorain Ohio on April 7 Miss Elizabeth Sackett aged 19 and Miss Margaret Hayes aged 20 Lorain High School graduates officially opened the Lake Erie bathing season by taking a plunge in the lake.
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Lorain
Ohio
Elizabeth Sackett
Margaret Hayes
Lorain High School
Lake Erie
Banking Chief Orders State Bank Reports
State Banking Superintendent Scott issued a call for reports on the condition of state and private banks as of March 31.
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Columbus
Scott
Gorilla Exhibit Prompts Strong Reactions and League Talk
Readers are invited to view a gorilla display noted for its immense jaw and power as the article contrasts human and ape traits. It also references Bert and Russell and their views on the League of Nations with commentary on American involvement and possible reasons against joining.
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Bert and
Russell
League of Nations
United States
League
Pomeroy's Motor Cop Accused of Uniform Theft from Firemen
An officer named Pomeroy faces allegations of taking fire department uniforms to improve his appearance and bolster perceived authority. Fire officials report missing gear and potential misuse of protective apparel. The case prompts an internal review and potential disciplinary action.
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Pomeroy
Strange traveling showman jailed for uniform theft in Pomeroy
Henri Bourbon, a transient showman with a brass band and speed cop persona, was appointed a special traffic officer by the village council. He stole two firemen uniforms, was fined 16 dollars and costs, and jailed 30 days, suspended if he left within 24 hours. He later received an extension to stay as electrician for the Nawannis minstrels upon Kiwanis request.
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Pomeroy
Henri Bourbon
Henri
Ve Ning Council
Captain Giles
Volunteers
Bourbon
Squire Peoples
Justice Peoples
Carried Jug Beside Him in Court Plea of Intoxicating Liquor
Charles Brewer of Luhrig pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig to possessing intoxicating liquor. He paid a 300 dollar fine plus costs and was sent to county jail until assessed funds are paid. Brewer, known for prior intoxication charges, was found by Sheriff McKinley Saturday with a half gallon of corn whiskey as residents reported him wandering between Luhrig and Salem.
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Charles Brewer
Luhrig
Helwig
Brewer
McKinley
Salem
Doheny Gave Heaviest Contributes to Democrats
Senate oil investigation heard that E. J. Doheny, lessee of Elk Hills naval reserve, was a heavy contributor to the Democratic national committee in 1920. Wilbur Marsh testified he could not recall the exact amounts, though noting Doheny’s large gifts.
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Washington
Senate
E. J. Doheny
Elk Hills Naval Reserve
Democratic Fund
Wilbur Marsh
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Marsh
Doheny
American Merchants in Albania Face Bandit Attack
Albanian troops search the mountains along the Tirana Scutari road for bandits who shot and killed two American merchants. They were reportedly en route to Jugoslavia when ambushed.
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Albania
Rome
Tirana-Scutari Road
Tirana
Jugo-Slavia
Nice thing about wearing an Old overcoat
A lighthearted note says wearing an Old overcoat lets you eat in a cafe without watching the coat, highlighting practical comfort and carefree style.
Distress Reported for Falcon and Submarine 8-50 Near Norfolk
The submarine tender Falcon and the submarine 8 50, en route from Guantanamo to New London, were reported in distress and moving slowly toward Norfolk 250 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. The mine sweeper Owl set out at midnight to convoy the vessels as engines were described unreliable but the ships continued under their own power. Ninety crewmen are aboard and no danger to their safety was noted as seas were calm along the coast.
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Norfolk
United States
Falcon
Guantanamo
Cuba
New London
Two Die in Cleveland Motor Accidents
In Cleveland on April 7 a man aged 29 named Micheel died after his car pinned him when the steering gear broke. A 57 year old woman identified as Anna Ware died after being struck crossing a street. Four others were injured in related crashes.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Micheel
Anna Ware
Church Gambling Sparks City Hall Debate in Columbus
Columbus Ohio April 7 members of the City Council debated allowing churches to run small gambling events at fairs and church functions. A councilman proposed an ordinance to override state Anti Gambling Laws for church lotteries. Rev R T Stimel Glenwood M E Church warned that church use of lotteries or any chance scheme opposes church principles and amounts to gambling even in a vestry.
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Columbus
R. T. Stimel
Glenwood M. E
Church
Man Wanted by Police Dead in Gun Battle
Cleveland Ohio April 7. Wanted in Pittsburg on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Weflace Hawkins alias Raymond Turne was dead today from wounds after resisting arrest in a stolen car. Lawrence Price 32 submitted to a blood transfusion to save Hawkins life and is held on suspicion.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pittsburg
Weflace Hawkins
Raymond Turne
Lawrence Price
Hawkins
Meigs County Oil Field Development Sparks Hope Of Gushers
In Pomero y Ohio Meigs County oil and gas drilling reports surge as producers claim several wells yield 15 to 25 barrels daily and a 1 000 000 cubic feet gas strike on the Mary Schreiber farm.Officials expect more wells and a Sisterville field remains possible amid rising optimism.
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Pomeroy
Pomieroy
Meigs County
Neaase
Melvin Paulin
Roush Sisters
Myers Gas Company
Mary Schreiber
Cow Run
Ball. Run
Rioting Near Lilly Pa Ends With Deaths And Arrests
Tense city scene after clashes between residents and Ku Klux Klan members leaves two dead and fifteen wounded including a nine year old in hospital. State police patrol streets as 26 Klansmen are jailed in Johnstown and others held in Edensburg and Lilly areas.
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Holly
Altoona
Johnstown
Piper Hill
Conrad
Paul
Court to hear rioting case against 26 Klansmen in Johnstown
Twenty six Klansmen held since Saturday’s fatal riot in SAlly Pa will face an alderman for rioting and murder charges. District Attorney D P Weimer announced they are not eligible for bond until court appearance. Some arrestees are prominent Johnstown businessmen. two Indiana Pa stables are named among those arrested.
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Johnston
Johnstown
Indiana
Cuyahoga Jury Opens After Graft Probe
Cleveland April 7. Prosecutor Edward C Stanton will present evidence to the Cuyahoga county grand jury seeking indictments of officials tied to dry law enforcement. The probe cites illegal raids extortion and use of unfit men in enforcement and aims to end commercialized policing.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Edward C. Stanton
Cuyahoga County Grand Jury
Driver asleep at the wheel tolls life near Capital University
Funeral services are set for George Kh. McIntyre of Wheeling West Virginia who died when an automobile carrying four Wheeling men overturned near Capital University Columbus Ohio Minor Taylor the driver reportedly fell asleep and could not regain control. McIntire was son of Theodore K E McIntire of Shadyside with burial in Shadyside. Other occupants Carl Barnett F Pilyverscock and Thomas Kelly sustained minor injuries while Kelly was uninjured
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Columbus
Shadyarde
George Kh. Mc.Intyre
Wheeling
W. Va
Capital University
Minor Taylor
McIntire
Theodore KE. McIntire
Shadyside
Carl Barnett
F. Pilyverscock
Thomas Kelly
Kelly Waione
Veterans Groups Unite For War Anniversary Ceremonies
In Dayton on April 7 the Spanish American War veterans and the American Legion joined in ceremonies at Memorial Hall to unveil and dedicate two bronze tablets commemorating war anniversaries. The event followed a union of the two groups for the observance.
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Dayton
American Legion
Memorial
Fat and POC Peril Age and Youth Respectively
London health note cites Dr. E. J. Ash praising stoutness before 60 and urging thinness after 60. He warns fogs in England endanger town workers, comparing some smog to mustard gas and notes children suffer from rogisoning.
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London
BE. J. Ash
England
Dr. Ash
Vessel Jacques de Courscamp Ablaze at Sea
A French barkentine Jacques de Courscamp was reported in mid ocean ablaze and apparently deserted. The distress message from a coast guard cutter gave position at latitude 46 30 and longitude 32 40 as it sent the report to Boston.
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Boston
Jacques de Courscamp
Coast Guard
Comptroller calls condition of national banks as of March 31
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business March 31.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
America’s Hidden Liquor Imports Revealed for 1923
Washington April 7. The commerce department reports America's invisible imports in 1923 totaled 36 million dollars in smuggled liquor. The year also saw a rise in imported liquor purchases, with 1928 figures surpassing the prior year by about 10.9 million dollars.
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America
Washington
Department of Commerce
Department
United States
Hoover
Old Time April Weather On The Week's Schedule
The weather bureau forecasts a week of sunny skies with April showers and cool nights. In the Ohio Valley and Tennessee the period ends with probable showers and above normal temperatures. Cincinnati norms: max 60, min 40, mean 50 degrees.
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United States Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Prohibition Era Debate Prompts Peers and Wines Debate
The fragment hints at a prohibition era dispute over peers and wines, noting a conflict between authorities and social habits. It signals public appetite for alcohol regulation and enforcement, reflecting broader social tensions of the time.
Taxation debate delays soldier bonus in senate
A renewed drive to pass the soldier bonus lures amid tax cut talks in Washington. Senator Smoot of Utah signals the tax reduction bill heads to the Senate while Democrats push cash provisions for the bonus, arguing the balance between tax relief and veteran payments. Administration leaders and Senator Watson of Indiana back the effort to move quickly before any veto.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Watson
Republic Indiana
Senate
House
Dore Smoot
Congress
Mitite
Simmongya At
North Carolina
Windmill Relocated To Aid Water Storage Project
A windmill moved from its original site in Aldeburgh to a new location where it is being reerected. It will pump water to a storage tank with a capacity of 20,000 gallons, currently under construction.
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Aldeburgh
Eng
Deburgh
Capital favors jazz music in radio listenership study
A Washington report cites a Columbia radio broadcasting inquiry showing listeners favor jazz as the standard demand. The study notes that a majority prefer jazz programming and requests reflect a steady interest in upbeat, modern tunes.
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Capital
Jaz
Sleepwalking man at second story window}
Gallagher 1 is improving after a fall from a second story window believed linked to a sleepwalking episode. Arthur 1 remains in hospital as authorities report tentative assessments following the Sunday morning incident.
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Dayton
Gallagher
Euphets
Arthur
Free booklet offers guide to choosing suitable granite
A garbled ad from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau invites readers to request a free booklet on selecting suitable granite for home use. Send two postage stamps and two cents to cover return postage. Frederic J. Haskin directs the bureau in Washington, D. C.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Direethe
The
Athens Messenger
Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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